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Next Up: Meadowlands Coffee Fest
Dear Coffee Fest Attendees!
We have our sights set for the Big Apple area this spring, when we will set up shop at the Meadowlands Exposition Center on March 5-7, 2010, for Coffee Fest NY/NJ. We hope you will be joining us as we delve into the East Coast coffee market.
I’ve listed a few show highlights that I encourage you to take advantage of during the show. Make the most of your experience at Coffee Fest and “Fill Your Cup” with all you need to make your business grow.
Executive Summit: Soak up all the best that specialty coffee industry professionals have to offer. This full-day event held on Thursday, March 4, 2010, combines applicable classes with roundtable discussions and networking opportunities that provide a complete package for any coffee executive looking to boost their bottom line. Pre-register online.
Tinker’s Minute: An old-fashioned take on new products. Emceed by Specialty Coffee Retailer’s Dan Bolton, the Tinker’s Minute is an entertaining way to both hawk your latest product and find out about the newest “kids” on the block. Come and vote your favorite. Sign up for your one-minute slot online.
Educational Program: Our hallmark educational program is built for you – whether you are an entrepreneur first starting out, a few years in the business or a wise old coffee hand. Choose a course or several from beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks. Check our online schedule to find out what best suits you.
Millrock Free Pour Latte Art Championship: It’s back. What would Coffee Fest be without embellished lattes? Join us for our 21st competition, and watch 40 baristas battle for the best cup and a $2,500 first prize. Baristas can fill out an application online.
We look forward to seeing you on the East Coast.
Yours in coffee,
Greg Hartlein
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The Coffee Fest Exhibitor Hall of Fame salutes exhibitors for their loyalty and longevity on the trade show floor.
Exhibitors who were honored for their presence at 39 of the past 40 shows included:
Monin Gourmet Flavorings, Stirling Syrups, Specialty Coffee Retailer magazine, Guittard
Chocolates, Ghirardelli Chocolates, Kerry Foods, Caffe D’Amore, Vita Mix, Pacific
Bag, Bellisimo Coffee Information Group, Ambex Coffee Roasters, Design & Layout, Dillanos Coffee Roasters, Coffee Talk and Fresh Cup Magazine.
With three Coffee Fest shows produced annually, exhibiting at 39 of the past 40 shows means the Hall of Fame exhibitor
has not missed a Coffee Fest in more than 13 years. Awarded with handsome plaques
denoting their consistent attendance and a passel of coveted drink tickets used
at Coffee Fest’s exhibitor reception, the exhibitors will also have their company
logos presented below as a link to their home pages and on large banners at each show.
“It’s important for us to acknowledge our loyal and consistent exhibitors who show
up year after year and show after show,” says David Heilbrunn, Coffee Fest show
manager. “The Exhibitor Hall of Fame is a modest gesture to show our appreciation
for our longtime exhibitors.”